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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 13, 2017

Market Snapshot: Fleet Market Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa is largest market of commercial vehicles in Africa. The corporate fleet market in South Africa is estimated at 1.2 million vehicles. New vehicle sales in the next two largest markets -- Nigeria and Kenya -- have collapsed due to sluggish economies and depressed prices for commodities.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 13, 2017

Five Technology Trends that will Disrupt Global Fleet Management

In many ways, innovations in consumer technology are outpacing innovations in corporate technology. With this in mind, it is important to watch how technology is evolving outside of fleet and how it can be incorporated into day-to-day fleet management.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 13, 2017

Top 10 Traits to Be a Great Global Fleet Manager

A great global fleet manager is a strategic thinker and visionary who has the ability to develop and communicate this vision. There isn’t a single trait that epitomizes a great global fleet manager; rather, it is a multitude of traits interacting with one another.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2017

First German Fleet Sues VW Over Diesel Emission Scandal

Fish distributor Deutsche See is suing Volkswagen for misrepresenting fleet vehicles it leased as environmentally friendly. It is the first major German fleet customer to sue VW over the diesel-testing scandal. Deutsche See leases approximately 500 vehicles from Volkswagen.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2017

Pricing Announced for Chevrolet Cruze Hatch in China

Pricing for the China Chevrolet Cruze Hatch was announced on Feb. 7. Five trims with a choice of 1.4T or 1.5L engines are available for a price range between RMB 109,900 and RMB 169,900.

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Newsby Mike AntichFebruary 12, 2017

Tata Motors Launches Truck Brand in Saudi Arabia

Tata Motors, India’s largest automotive manufacturer and one of the top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers globally, launched its “World-Smart Truck” brand — the Tata PRIMA — in Saudi Arabia.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2017

Holden Launches 2017 Commodore Marking Last Year of Domestic Production

Holden launched the 2017 Commodore model, which marks its final year of being domestically manufacutured in Australia. The Holden Commodore has been built in Australia for the past 38 years.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2017

Weak Global Markets Depress Daimler Truck Sales in 2016

Daimler Trucks experienced sharply decreased unit sales in the NAFTA region, Turkey, the Middle East, Latin America and Indonesia due to cyclical and/or weak market conditions. Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved a record sales year in 2016.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2017

Renault-Nissan Alliance Leads in Commercial EV Sales

The Renault-Nissan Alliance, with Mitsubishi Motors, cumulatively sold 424,797 electric vehicles through 2016, making it the sales leader in zero-emission mobility. In addition to offering the top-selling retail EV, the Renault-Nissan Alliance also was the leader in commercial EV sales.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2017

Tariffs Upheld on OTR Tires From India and Sri Lanka

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has upheld the tariffs on off-the-road tires suggested by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).

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